Memorial held for Seattle marine

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Updated 7:03 pm, Saturday, February 11, 2012

A Marine stands watch over the casket of Sgt. William Stacey of Seattle during his funeral on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the University of Washington in Seattle. Stacey was killed on January 31st in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

A Marine stands watch over the casket of Sgt. William Stacey of...

Rev. William Rich gestures skyward during the funeral for his nephew, U.S. Marine Sgt. William Stacey, on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the University of Washington in Seattle. Stacey was killed on January 31st in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

Rev. William Rich gestures skyward during the funeral for his...

U.S. Marine veterans ride motorcycles in a procession during a funeral for U.S. Marine Sgt. William Stacey on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the University of Washington in Seattle. Stacey was killed on January 31st in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

U.S. Marine veterans ride motorcycles in a procession during a...

UW professor Robin Stacey wipes away a tear while telling stories of her son, U.S. Marine Sgt. William Stacey, during his funeral on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the University of Washington in Seattle. Stacey was killed on January 31st in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

UW professor Robin Stacey wipes away a tear while telling stories...

U.S. Marines present a Purple Heart to the family of Marine Sgt. William Stacey on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the University of Washington in Seattle. Stacey was killed on January 31st in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

U.S. Marines present a Purple Heart to the family of Marine Sgt....

The casket containing the body of U.S. Marine Sgt. William Stacey is shown on stage as a slideshow of his life is played in the background on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the University of Washington in Seattle. Stacey was killed on January 31st in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

The casket containing the body of U.S. Marine Sgt. William Stacey...

A Marine veteran prepares to escort the hearse carrying the body of U.S. Marine Sgt. William Stacey on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the University of Washington in Seattle. Stacey was killed on January 31st in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

A Marine veteran prepares to escort the hearse carrying the body of...

UW Professor Robert Stacey speaks about his son, U.S. Marine Sgt. William Stacey, during his funeral on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the University of Washington in Seattle. Stacey was killed on January 31st in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

UW Professor Robert Stacey speaks about his son, U.S. Marine Sgt....

Marines prepare to escort the casket of U.S. Marine Sgt. William Stacey on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the University of Washington in Seattle. Stacey was killed on January 31st in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

Marines prepare to escort the casket of U.S. Marine Sgt. William...

Rev. William Rich delivers a homily during the funeral for his nephew, U.S. Marine Sgt. William Stacey, on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the University of Washington in Seattle. Stacey was killed on January 31st in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

Rev. William Rich delivers a homily during the funeral for his...

The casket carrying U.S. Marine Sgt. William Stacey is loaded into a hearse after his funeral on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the University of Washington in Seattle. Stacey was killed on January 31st in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

The casket carrying U.S. Marine Sgt. William Stacey is loaded into...

A motorcycle escort rides away during the funeral for U.S. Marine Sgt. William Stacey on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the University of Washington in Seattle. Stacey was killed on January 31st in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.